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KN57 OBT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 OBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 173,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel has no reserve

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 133,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,214 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,669 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,669 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all 4 tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,865 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KN57 OBT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN57 OBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN57 OBT registered?

KN57 OBT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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